Slammed: A Novel

Colleen Hoover

Aug 2012 · Slammed series Book 1 · Sold by Simon and Schuster

About this ebook

From #1 New York Times bestselling author of It Starts with Us and It Ends with Us, Colleen Hoover’s romantic, emotion-packed debut novel unforgettably captures all the magic and confusion of first love, as two young people forge an unlikely bond before discovering that fate has other plans for them.

Following the unexpected death of her father, eighteen-year-old Layken becomes the rock for both her mother and younger brother. She appears resilient and tenacious, but inside, she's losing hope. Then she meets her new neighbor Will, a handsome twenty-one-year-old whose mere presence leaves her flustered and whose passion for poetry slams thrills her.

Not long after a heart-stopping first date during which each recognizes something profound and familiar in the other, they are slammed to the core when a shocking discovery brings their new relationship to a sudden halt. Daily interactions become impossibly painful as they struggle to find a balance between the feelings that pull them together and the forces that tear them apart. Only through the poetry they share are they able to speak the truth that is in their hearts and imagine a future where love is cause for celebration, not regret.

Ratings and reviews

This was one of the worst books I’ve ever read...I’m a fan of Colleen Hoover but I was surprised to read something so terrible written by her. The main character was too unrealistic and childish, for some the things she was experiencing....I felt that her mother should have consulted with someone about her custody as well as the little brothers.

I don't know how I feel about this one. I don't think it would bother me with the teacher/student relationship but with this one I felt like..he was way to mature for her. I couldn't stop myself from feeling like it was wrong. I didn't wanna feel like that, I tried to keep in mind that he was only 3 years older but she was immature.

Heartbreaking, emotional, memorable read. This book took me through a rollercoaster of emotions. I feel connected to these characters as they go through some of the most intense moments we can face in life. I was in love, my heart was broken, and then the anger and sadness. I really enjoyed this book.

About the author

Colleen Hoover is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than twenty-three novels, including It Starts with Us, It Ends with Us, All Your Perfects, Ugly Love, and Verity. Colleen lives in Texas with her husband and their three boys. For more information, please visit ColleenHoover.com.